Savannah Guthrie Returns to 'Today' After Two-Month Absence

NBC's morning show welcomes back co-anchor after family crisis

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:37pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass reflecting dramatic, high-contrast lighting, conceptually representing the emotional turmoil surrounding Savannah Guthrie's family crisis.The emotional return of 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie reflects the fragility and resilience of the human spirit in the face of personal tragedy.Tucson Today

Savannah Guthrie, the veteran co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, will return to the program on Monday, April 6 after a nearly two-month absence following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Guthrie's emotional return will mark a family reunion for the 'Today' team, who have expressed support for their colleague during this difficult time.

Why it matters

Guthrie's absence has been deeply felt by 'Today' viewers, who have inquired about her well-being almost daily. Her return represents a significant moment not only for the show, but also for Guthrie herself as she navigates the grief and uncertainty surrounding her mother's disappearance, which authorities are treating as a presumed abduction.

The details

Guthrie stepped away from 'Today' in early February after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson home on January 31. Surveillance footage has shown a masked figure on Nancy's porch the night she vanished, but no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains active, with the Guthrie family offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery.

  • Savannah Guthrie will return to 'Today' on Monday, April 6.
  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 and was reported missing the following day.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The veteran co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show who has been absent from the program since early February following the disappearance of her mother.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31 and is the subject of an active investigation being treated as a presumed abduction.

Craig Melvin

The 'Today' show co-host who will welcome Savannah Guthrie back to the program on April 6.

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What they’re saying

“I can't come back and try to be something that I'm not. But I can't not come back, because it's my family.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today'

“To think that I brought this to her bedside—that it's because of me—it's too much to bear.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today'

“I will not let whoever did this take my children's mother from them.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today'

What’s next

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance remains active, with authorities continuing to search for leads and the Guthrie family offering a $1 million reward for information.

The takeaway

Savannah Guthrie's return to 'Today' represents a significant moment of healing and resilience, as she navigates the grief and uncertainty surrounding her mother's disappearance while reconnecting with her 'Today' family and the viewers who have expressed unwavering support.